Low profile options?

[Macdonald]

Having just switched from an MG ZS 180 to an S-Type, one aspect of handling I noticed was a slight roll on tyre walls.

 

I had the opportunity to take the S-Type along a lovely stretch of East Lothian coastline today and the handling by way of chassis and suspension was beautiful. I couldn't help think however that low profile tyres would help towards handling being a little sharper when required.

 

Is this an option with standard S-Type (1999) wheels, or am I way off the mark here?

 

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[Mr D]

Hi Paul,

 

To fit a pair of low profile tyres you'll need a slightly larger set of rims, what do you have fitted at the moment?  There are different models of S-Type with the Type-R at the top of the tree fitted with 18" alloys.  You'd have to go none standard after that.

 

Then it's all down to taste..........

 

Good luck,

Dave